Volition
a.
finished project
b.
unusual idea
c.
rough draft
d.
accident
vociferous : reticent : :
a.
courageous : bold
b.
sharp : edge
c.
provocative : dull
d.
speculate : repartee
sentinel : vigilant : :
a.
scholar : encyclopedic
b.
sailor : tangential
c.
visionary : auspicious
d.
dentist : superlative

it is the background information on the characters and setting explained at the beginning of the story. the exposition will often have information about events that happened before the story began. the exposition is often the very first part of the plot.

recent brain research has shown some surprising benefits as a result of formal musical training. learning to play a musical instrument appears to develop parts of the brain that can even influence academic results. the studies indicate that the earlier a child begins training, the more benefits there are. one such study showed that children who began musical studies before the age of seven had a more developed brain in the region where language production and auditory processing take place. scientists believe there is mounting evidence to show that early musical training can improve brain function.

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